Custodial Services - Custodian - Part Time

Abilene; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene is seeking a Custodian to perform custodial maintenance in public buildings under general supervision. The role involves cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance to provide a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, waste removal, restroom cleaning, floor stripping and waxing, moving furniture, and operating cleaning equipment. A Texas driver’s license is required or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work is preferred.
• Formal or informal education ensures reading/writing ability.
• Current Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum and mop floors.
• Dust and clean offices and other work areas.
• Collect and remove waste.
• Clean and restock restrooms.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Move or lift furniture, boxes, and other materials.
• Open and close the facility and secure it after use.
• Operate carpet extractor, buffers and other cleaning equipment.
• Travel between City facilities to complete assigned work.

Skills

Custodial operations knowledge

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

Reading and writing ability

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Carpet extractor

Buffer

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general and limited supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial maintenance duties to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment in public buildings. Performs cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance of assigned space.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervision over other employees.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Sweep, vacuum and mop floors.
• Dust and clean offices and other work areas.
• Collect and remove waste.
• Clean & restock restrooms.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Move or lift furniture, boxes, and other materials.
• Open and close the facility for use and secure the facility for closing.
• Operate carpet extractor machine and buffers to polish floors.
• Operate a City vehicle or personal vehicle to travel between City facilities in order to complete assigned work.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Tools, chemicals, materials, methods, and best practices used in custodial operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of custodial operations.
• Proper use and care of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment common to custodial operations.

Skill to:

Operate a variety of custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine, and buffer.

Ability to:

• Maintain a schedule of cleaning and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect..

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Experience:

Experience in custodial work is preferred.

Education/Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.

License or Certificate:

A current valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, and confining work spaces.

Exposure to chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards.

Ability to travel to different sites.

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often:

N = No

E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)

M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)

I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)

A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

• E Standing
• I Sitting
• E Walking
• M Lifting
• M Carrying
• M Pushing/Pulling
• I Overhead Work
• I Fine Dexterity
• M Kneeling
• M Crouching
• I Crawling
• M Bending
• M Twisting
• I Climbing
• M Balancing
• M Vision
• M Hearing
• M Talking

___ Other: _____________________